Dr. Deborah Constantine, PT, DPT, GCS, GTCCS, CEEAA is an adjunct faculty member with Rehab Essentials in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a teaching faculty member with Great Seminars and Books. She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Her geriatric-related instruction focuses upon providing optimal aging strategies and utilizing effective rehabilitation approaches. In the clinic, find out how evidence-informed assessments and interventions with older adults at WakeMed Health and Hospitals outpatient clinics.
She graduated from University of Maryland with a B.S. in Physical Therapy, an MHS from University of Indianapolis and earned her DPT from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, Geriatric Trained and Certified Clinical Specialist and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults combined with over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Constantine is skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about care and management of the older adult. Additional training includes certification as an APTA-Geriatrics Credentialed Balance and Falls Professional.
In her spare time, she speaks extensively at community education programs, conducts continuing education courses, and is involved with local and national aging agencies. Professional involvement includes membership in the APTA, APTA North Carolina, and APTA Geriatrics Section member. Currently, she serves as the Knowledge Translation Liaison on the Executive Committee of the APTA Geriatrics Balance and Falls SIG. Her publications are included in GeriNotes and in the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.
Her hobbies include reading, volunteering, watching college football and college basketball, and spending time with her family and friends.